Next50K Startup Competition
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: West Kentucky region
Focus Areas: Tech-enabled startups and innovative business ideas
A startup competition program mentioned as part of Sprocket's initiatives to spark collaboration, creativity, and growth across the region. Led by Monica Bilak, Executive Director of Sprocket.
Contact Information:
- Organization: Sprocket, Inc.
- Address: 3121 Broadway, Suite 106, Paducah, KY 42001
- Phone: 270.479.6552
- Email: info@sprocketpaducah.com
- Website: sprocketpaducah.com
How to Apply
How to Apply
Detailed application procedures not provided in available content. Contact Sprocket directly for application information.
Contact for Application Details:
- Email: info@sprocketpaducah.com
- Phone: 270.479.6552
- Visit: sprocketpaducah.com
What Sprocket Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Sprocket Inc reported $67K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Madisonville, KY.
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Fields of Work
- Startups
- Technology
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